WWE News Roundup - Released star returning, Major face turn after SmackDown went off the air, Triple H's TV appearance (January 7th, 2022)

#2. WWE Hall of Famer compares Bron Breakker to Brock Lesnar

Diamond Dallas Page feels WWE NXT Champion Bron Breakker is just as believable as Brock Lesnar when it comes to their in-ring work.

DDP discussed Bron Breakker's recent NXT title victory on Sportskeeda Wrestling's "The Bro Show," and he heaped massive praise on the young superstar.

He believed Bron Breakker had all the makings of being a top talent and was particularly impressed by the star's wrestling style. DDP saw similarities in Bron Breakker and Brock Lesnar's approach in the squared circle as they both looked like credible performers during matches.

"I thought they killed it. The beginning was a bit slow, but they got a long way go. That second last half of the match - the cat (Breakker) is money. He's believable - he's as believable as a Brock Lesnar or any of those top guys, who are wrestling shoot-a**, bad*** wrestlers. And Brock is, of course, at the top of the foodchain," said DDP.

Do you agree with DDP's assessment of Bron Breakker? Also, will the reigning NXT Champion eventually get a match against the Beast Incarnate?

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#1. William Regal issues statement after WWE release

William Regal was one of the many backstage personnel released during the recent NXT cuts.

The NXT General Manager was a WWE employee for over two decades, and he thanked the company for a beautiful experience in his statement.

"Thank you to @WWE for a wonderful 21 year run. You gave a lad who was happy and in wonderland wrestling on a carnival have a charmed life for 21 years. No complaints and please no one waste time replying as I won't have a bad work said against the company.x," said William Regal.

William Regal also said that he would forever be grateful to WWE as he revealed how the promotion saved his life in 1999.

"I will add that @WWE saved my life in 1999 when they didn't need to, kept my family fed and took me all around the world. You have my gratitude forever. You allowed me to live a charmed life," Regal added.

William Regal was an influential figure in NXT as he helped shape the careers of multiple main event superstars. He has a great wrestling mind and will surely attract much attention from other companies.

Do you see William Regal joining AEW for a behind-the-scenes role, or even better, as an on-screen authority figure?

Share your thoughts in the comments section, and don't forget to join us tomorrow for another stacked news roundup.